Balance of Power: Early Edition 04/08/2025
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'A responsible approach': Obama backs California's response to Texas redistricting
Former President Barack Obama is backing California's plan to counter mid-decade redistricting efforts by Republicans in Texas. At a fundraising event Tuesday night for the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, Obama said the party needs to "respond effectively" to Republican attempts to gerrymander. 'I've had to wrestle with my preference, which would be that we don't have political gerrymandering, but what I also know is that if we don't respond effectively then this White House and Republican-controlled state governments all across the country, they will not stop, because they do not appear to believe in this idea of an inclusive, expansive democracy,' Obama said at the event that included former Attorney General Eric Holder and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. His remarks came a day before Republicans in the Texas House passed a bill to redraw congressional lines that would add five more GOP seats in Congress after next year's midterm elections. California Gov. Gavin Newsom last week called on state lawmakers to pass a ballot measure to redraw congressional lines in response to new redistricting plans in Republican-led states like Texas. While not prohibited, it is uncommon for states to put forward maps in between decennial census counts. Obama on Tuesday cited Newsom's plan, saying he has "tremendous respect" for the proposal which would allow redistricting that favors Democrats. 'Texas is taking direction from a partisan White House that is effectively saying: Gerrymander for partisan purposes so we can maintain the House despite our unpopular policies,' Obama said. 'So I believe that Gov. Newsom's approach is a responsible approach. He said this is going to be responsible. We're not going to try to completely maximize it. We're only going to do it if and when Texas and/or other Republican states begin to pull these maneuvers,' he added. The National Democratic Redistricting Committee echoed Obama's support in a social media post Wednesday night, calling Newsom's plan "a fair and responsible response to Trump's unprecedented power grab."
Epoch Times
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- Epoch Times
Following China's WTO Complaint on Tariffs, Canada Seeks Meeting to Raise Its Concerns
Ottawa is seeking a meeting with China to raise its own trade concerns after Beijing filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over Canada's latest tariffs on Chinese steel. Canada is standing by its tariffs on Chinese steel, citing Beijing's non-market practices, according to a statement to the media from International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu's office. China on Aug. 15 filed a complaint to the WTO over additional tariffs Canada imposed on Chinese steel and aluminum last month, arguing they are inconsistent with international trade rules.
Epoch Times
an hour ago
- Epoch Times
China's Nuclear Weapons Buildup Driven by Unrestricted Warfare Doctrine, Experts Say
The regime's rapid expansion of nuclear capabilities strengthens its political and psychological position against the United States and allies, analysts say. In recent years, the Chinese military has sharply increased the size and capabilities of its nuclear arsenal, acquiring a broader range of missiles and delivery systems for what was once a relatively limited strategic deterrent force. Some observers believe that by expanding its nuclear capabilities, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) aims to strengthen its geopolitical position in Asia and beyond.
